Routledge Communications Policy for National Development 13

Explore the complex relationship between mass communications and national progress with this scholarly work from Routledge. Originally published in 1977, this volume from the Routledge Library Editions: Communication Studies collection provides a deep look into how communication policies affect developing countries. This book brings together chapters from eminent contributors to address essential questions of governance, planning, and policy within the field of mass communications. Readers will examine the role of media in national development and the impact of multi-media education. The text also addresses critical theoretical issues regarding how modernization affects traditional cultures. Through detailed discussions of specific countries, including Iran, Brazil, India, and the People's Republic of Benin (formerly Dahomey), this book offers a broad international perspective. It serves as a valuable resource for those studying the intersection of media, sociology, and international development.